The small, remote Pacific island of Tokunoshima lies just north of Okinawa, in the southernmost part of Kagoshima, and is characterised by a subtropical climate with one of the highest levels of sunshine in Japan. As a result, the tea plants here develop particularly high levels of bitter compounds.
The Benifuuki tea is only lightly steamed (Asamushi), as excessive steaming would damage the valuable methylated catechins. The traditional machinery used has a relatively large distance from the steam source, so the steaming time is adjusted just slightly longer to compensate.
Single Origin
This tea is sourced exclusively from the above-mentioned tea farm in Tokunoshima, directly from the tea farmer.
